Japan defeats India 1-0 to win Asian Champions Trophy

Japan defeats India 1-0 to win Asian Champions Trophy

Japan defeated India 1-0 to claim the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy title in Mohali, ending India's bid for a sixth consecutive championship, Sportstar reported. India entered the tournament as the defending champion, posting a 5-2 win over China in Jalandhar (India Today), a 4-1 victory against Japan in the pool stage (NDTV Sports), a 4-2 semifinal triumph over Malaysia highlighted by a Harmanpreet Singh hat-trick (The Hindu), and an 8-1 semifinal rout of South Korea (NDTV Sports) that set up the final against Japan.

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Jalandhar, India

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November 05, 2026
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Japan Upsets Defending Champion India 1-0 in Asian Champions Trophy Final
Japan Upsets Defending Champion India 1-0 in Asian Champions Trophy Final

Sportstar • 05 Nov 14:43

Japan defeated India 1-0 to claim the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 title in Mohali, ending India's bid for a sixth consecutive championship.

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November 04, 2026
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India beats South Korea 8-1 to reach Asian Champions Trophy final
India beats South Korea 8-1 to reach Asian Champions Trophy final

NDTV Sports • 04 Nov 16:33

India defeated South Korea 8-1 in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy, securing a place in the final against Japan.

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India defeats South Korea 8-1 to reach Asian Champions Trophy final
India defeats South Korea 8-1 to reach Asian Champions Trophy final

NDTV Sports • 04 Nov 15:41

India beat South Korea 8-1 in the semi-final of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy, securing a place in the final against Japan.

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November 01, 2026
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India Secures Semifinal Spot with Victory Over Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy
India Secures Semifinal Spot with Victory Over Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

The Hindu • 01 Nov 16:26

India remains unbeaten in the Asian Champions Trophy after a 4-2 victory over Malaysia, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick. Japan and Korea also advance to the semifinals.

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October 30, 2026
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India defeats Japan 4-1 to top Asian Champions Trophy pool
India defeats Japan 4-1 to top Asian Champions Trophy pool

NDTV Sports • 30 Oct 15:32

India rallied in the final quarter to beat Japan 4-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy preliminary round, moving to the top of the pool.

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October 29, 2026
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India defeats China 5-2 to retake lead in Asian Champions Trophy
India defeats China 5-2 to retake lead in Asian Champions Trophy

India Today • 29 Oct 16:24

India beat China 5-2 in Jalandhar, with Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh each scoring two goals, moving the team back to the top of the tournament table.

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